dibújalo
/dibuxalo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "draw it" translates to Spanish as dibújalo.
This phrase is used as a request or command to create a picture of something using a pen or pencil.
Which one should you use?
If the thing being drawn is a feminine noun (like una flor), the pronoun changes from lo to la.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the object pronoun lo is attached to the end of an imperative command, an accent mark must be added to the stressed vowel of the verb to maintain the original stress. Additionally, if the object being drawn is a feminine noun, the pronoun changes from lo to la, resulting in dibújala.
How do you pronounce it?
/dibuxalo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, you might say se me dibujó una sonrisa to mean 'a smile appeared on my face'. While 'draw it' is a command to create art, this use describes an involuntary facial expression.
- While dibújalo refers to artistic drawing, Spanish speakers use the verb trazar when 'drawing' a line, a plan or a boundary.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word dibujo is used to refer specifically to 'cartoons' or 'animated films', often appearing in the phrase dibujos animados.
Examples in context
- Dibújelo en este lienzoDraw it on this canvas
- Dibújalo en este papelDraw it on this paper
- Si no puedes explicarlo, dibújalo.If you cannot explain it, draw it.
- Me gusta mucho el diseño, dibújalo.I like the design a lot, draw it.
- Toma el papel y dibújalo.Take the paper and draw it.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a new project idea.
- AlejandroTengo una idea genial para el logo.I have a great idea for the logo.
- MaríaNo entiendo, ¿puedes mostrarme?I don't understand, can you show me?
- AlejandroClaro, voy a hacer un boceto.Sure, I'm going to make a sketch.
- MaríaPerfecto, dibújalo en esta hoja.Perfect, draw it on this sheet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
